Nile River

Question 1

Name 5 reasons why the Egyptians settled along the Nile River.

Answer 1

The Nile provided:

1. GOOD SOIL to grow crops
2. WATER for people, animals, crops
3. PROTECTION from the desert environment
4. FOOD like fish
5. TRANSPORT to other countries to trade for goods they didn’t have

Question 2

What is a civilisation?

Answer 2

It is a society that grows bigger and more organised.

Question 3

From which country does the Nile enter Egypt?

Answer 3

Sudan

Question 4

How did the Nile provide a life-giving source to the people?

Answer 4

Once a year, heavy rains would fill the Nile river. By the time the river reached Egypt, it would overflow its banks and flood the land. When the water receded, rich soil was left behind which was excellent for farming.

Question 5

Name 2 ways the Egyptians irrigated the land.

Answer 5

1. They made canals that carried the water from the Nile to their crops.
2. They used a shaduf to draw up water from the canals to water their crops.

Question 6

How did the Egyptians become wealthy?

Answer 6

Through trade, they were able to prosper and progress.

They producing surplus food to trade for metals, wood, and other goods.

Question 7

Due to the surplus food, people became involved in other professions. Name 4 of these professions.

Answer 7

Architecture, music, crafting, politics

Question 8

Ancient Egypt was split into two groups. Name them and state where they were found.

Answer 8

1. Upper Egypt - Near the mountains in the south.

2. Lower Egypt - Near the mouth of the Nile river (Near Mediterranean Sea)

Question 9

Upper and Lower Egypt had some things in common. Name 3.

Answer 9

1. Spoke the same language.
2. Worshipped same gods.
3. Shared the same culture.

Question 10

Who was the king that united Upper and Lower Egypt?

Answer 10

King Menes

Question 11

What were Upper and Lower Egypt called?

Answer 11

“The Two Lands”